The construction of which began in 1539 and the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years.

Agua Fresca sounds so much more

exotic & refreshing than fresh water :)

In search recipes for Agua Fresca, most of what I came across is more of a procedure than a recipe, with the fruit pureed, then strained to remove the pulp. What we enjoyed daily at our hotel in Puerto Rico was water with a simple infusion of sliced fruit~ how easy and refreshing!

The sky’s the limit with Agua Fresca using your favorite combination of fruits and herbs and enjoying what’s in season!

Perfect and thirst-quenching for summer weather, outdoor activities and picnics~

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30 comments for “Agua Fresca and Old San Juan”

Dani

May 17, 2013 at 6:47 am

Thank you for the “little vacation” & inspiration ! I`ve never been to Puerto Rico but it reminds me a bit of Bermuda. I think I have to put it on my list and take a photo tour on my computer ! Wonderful colors !
Have a nice day !

I feel like I’ve been to Puerto Rico now after reading your colorful words and seeing your artistic photos! how I love those bright painted buildings and the blue slag pavers~how interesting that they were from the old Spanish ships. You really captured the place with a few carefully selected shots and beautiful photography. The agua fresca looks amazing, what a treat to have that prepared for you every day, I can’t wait to try that. Thanks for sharing all the interesting tidbits from your trip, I really enjoyed it!

Cheryl

May 17, 2013 at 8:25 am

I was in Old San Juan a long time ago. It was nice to reminisce through your photos. The agua fresca looks so refreshing. What a great way to encourage water drinking!

What a wonderful trip — everything so colorful! Agua Fresca sounds like just THE thing for summer!

Paula

May 17, 2013 at 8:38 am

~Mary~
Thank you for sharing your vacation, the Spanish fort reminded me of the one in Fl. I was to many years ago.The agua fresca does look so refreshing, I enjoyed one at a spa with orange slices, it was tasty!!
Have a super Day!!
Paula In.
Is it still raining there??

linda kemp

May 17, 2013 at 11:58 am

The aqua fresca look delicious and tempting. I love staying in the Old Town part of San Juan. We stayed at the El Convento hotel which is perfectly located and has lovely rooms and service.

We love aguas frescas and make them often…specially on sunny days working in the garden… Mint and limes is my favorite combination…most of the time I don’t add sugar, but sometimes I make a mint flavored simple syrup and add a bit of that…tastes almost like a (non-alcoholic) mojito.

Your photos are gorgeous and oh, soooo refreshing looking! I will have to try the strawberries, lime and mint combination. Watermelon and rosemary sounds intriguing!

Hi there, I loved all the colors and sights in San Juan-though it’s been about 8 yrs since I was there. The Fort was so interesting. I appreciated the bright colors. I wonder where your girls were though. I am going to try to make some of the Aqua Fresca this weekend.
Hugs, Noreen

I so hope that your blog and mine are going to cooperate so that I can post this comment to you. I LOVE this post!!! I’ve never been to the Caribbean before, and I never imagined how beautiful Puerto Rico is! I adore those colorful houses and flowers in old San Juan. My favorite pictures are the street of houses sloping right down to the ocean and the view from the fort. Spectacular!

As always, your images of food and beverages are magazine worthy. That Aqua Fresca looks so delicious and refreshing; I’m going to pin this to my Pinterest account so that I can come back and try making it. It looks beautiful and would be great to serve to guests.

Thanks for your visit Mary; maybe you and hubby will visit Las Vegas sometime. If you do, I highly recommend the Bellagio (they have really delicious coffee, by the way). I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hi Mary, Your fruity waters look both delicious and beautiful! So much better than the bottled sweet waters around now. Your pictures of PR really make we want to go back. Those tropical colors ~~ and I can feel that soft breeze ~~ ahhh ~~ with an agua fresca and a good book! Linda

I’ve only been to Old San Juan once, back in 1999, but I still remember the vivid colors of the buildings. Your photos are exquisite! I usually add lemon slices to my agua, but love the idea of adding in the strawberries too. Will have to try that. It looks so refreshing!